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DSJ · 17 September 2008, 01:50 AM

I think an Explorer in a Milgauss-sized case would make a great "rugged" Rolex and in a size that people would want. Brushed finish of course, but with newer bracelet/clasp. Only problem is what to call it - Explorer III?

Fred2 · 17 September 2008, 03:31 AM

They should make it really big, so it will be as timeless as: bell bottom pants, wide ties, skinny ties, zoot suits, and tramp stamps.

toph · 17 September 2008, 03:34 AM

i think it would be a good idea

buz-lh · 17 September 2008, 04:32 AM

Nah, leave it alone. It's perfect.

Trurolexer · 17 September 2008, 04:43 AM

ME!!!

Jedi · 17 September 2008, 05:18 AM

It's fine just as it is.

acce1999 · 17 September 2008, 07:14 AM

Why not this one, with dial and hands from the current 114270:

It is the new Oyster Perpetual 116000 with black dial only released in Japan. Isn't it a VERY good give away of a coming replacement of the current 114270, that is the last model available with the old style case now? And since the dials are interchangeable between old and new style models it would be NO problems for Rolex to immediately start to produce an upgraded Explorer model.

Best,

A

VtailFlyer · 17 September 2008, 07:56 AM

Wouldn't you call that one a "Seamaster"?

JK!

lordcon · 17 September 2008, 09:11 AM

I would definitely sport a 40mm Explorer.

leopardprey · 17 September 2008, 09:26 AM

That is what I am waiting for. Make a Explorer the same size as the Milgauss at 40mm and I would buy it now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nucengineer · 17 September 2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

That is what I am waiting for. Make a Explorer the same size as the Milgauss at 40mm and I would buy it now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Right on!

scottschoe · 17 September 2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

I think an Explorer in a Milgauss-sized case would make a great "rugged" Rolex and in a size that people would want. Brushed finish of course, but with newer bracelet/clasp. Only problem is what to call it - Explorer III?

40MM with polished centerlinks would be a great look to me.

Explorer Jeff · 17 September 2008, 12:45 PM

Sorry - my vote is leave it as it is ....

Or at least keep the current Explorer! :)

wuzzzer · 17 September 2008, 12:46 PM

What's not rugged about the Milgauss??

ashu2289 · 17 September 2008, 12:50 PM

I love it as it is

Brushpup · 17 September 2008, 02:45 PM

Nope, I think it is perfect in size. But I do like skinny ties...

wanasub · 17 September 2008, 02:53 PM

Sounds great!!

Incurable · 17 September 2008, 03:59 PM

40mm in combination w/the new heavier, rounder case shape, I'd just have to see it first... Size aside, I like the shape of the old cases better.

17 September 2008, 01:50 AM	#1
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Who would want a Milgauss-sized Explorer? I think an Explorer in a Milgauss-sized case would make a great "rugged" Rolex and in a size that people would want. Brushed finish of course, but with newer bracelet/clasp. Only problem is what to call it - Explorer III? __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

17 September 2008, 03:34 AM	#3
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	i think it would be a good idea __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

17 September 2008, 04:32 AM	#4
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Nah, leave it alone. It's perfect. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

17 September 2008, 05:18 AM	#6
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	It's fine just as it is. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

17 September 2008, 12:50 PM	#15
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	I love it as it is __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

17 September 2008, 03:31 AM	#2
Fred2 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 47	They should make it really big, so it will be as timeless as: bell bottom pants, wide ties, skinny ties, zoot suits, and tramp stamps.

17 September 2008, 04:43 AM	#5
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	ME!!!

17 September 2008, 07:14 AM	#7
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Why not this one, with dial and hands from the current 114270: It is the new Oyster Perpetual 116000 with black dial only released in Japan. Isn't it a VERY good give away of a coming replacement of the current 114270, that is the last model available with the old style case now? And since the dials are interchangeable between old and new style models it would be NO problems for Rolex to immediately start to produce an upgraded Explorer model. Best, A

17 September 2008, 07:56 AM	#8
VtailFlyer Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta area Posts: 190	Wouldn't you call that one a "Seamaster"? JK!

17 September 2008, 09:11 AM	#9
lordcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: MD, USA Watch: 16600 SD_Z serial Posts: 309	I would definitely sport a 40mm Explorer.

17 September 2008, 09:26 AM	#10
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	That is what I am waiting for. Make a Explorer the same size as the Milgauss at 40mm and I would buy it now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

17 September 2008, 12:45 PM	#13
Explorer Jeff Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Watch: Explorer I 114270 Posts: 18	Sorry - my vote is leave it as it is .... Or at least keep the current Explorer! :)

17 September 2008, 12:46 PM	#14
wuzzzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 384	What's not rugged about the Milgauss??

17 September 2008, 02:45 PM	#16
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Nope, I think it is perfect in size. But I do like skinny ties... __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

17 September 2008, 02:53 PM	#17
wanasub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Jonathan Location: wisconsin Posts: 386	Sounds great!!

17 September 2008, 03:59 PM	#18
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	40mm in combination w/the new heavier, rounder case shape, I'd just have to see it first... Size aside, I like the shape of the old cases better. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

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